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R. F. BURWELL TABLE Original Filed llay 16, 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 nouaktov @awv 351 v v M arm Patented Sept. 11, 1928 1 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

RAY I. BURWELL, OF ALEXANDRIA, INDIANA, ASSIGNOR F FORTY-NINE ONE-HUN- DREDTHS TO FINGO THEANDERS, OF MARION, INDIANA.

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Application filed May 16, 1925, Serial No. 30,719. 'Renewed June 25, 1928.

, This invention relates to convertible tables and more particularly to tables adapted to be converted for use in ironing. The main object of the invention isto provide an mproved arrangement of the convertible parts of such a table in order that they may be more readily handled than heretofore and that the normal appearance of the table will not be affected by the presence of the converting means.

Other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following descript on and the accompanying drawings, in wlnch Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the table. Fig. 2 is a like perspective view showing the table converted into an ironing board. Fig. 3 is a side view of the table and Fig. 4 is an end view. Fig. 5 is a fragmentary detailshow ing one of the supports for the slide drop leaves. 7

Refer ring specifically to the drawings, the top of the tahle'comprises a middle leaf or ironing board 6 and two drop leaves 1 and 2,

the first of which is adapted to be supported by two pairs of swinging supports or links 3, and the latter two of which are. hinged to the side of the table and are adapted. to be dropped to the side thereof after the supports 4 (Fig. 5) have been released. .The swing ing supports or links 3 are pivoted at 5 to lugs 8 on the under side of the leaf 6 and at 7 to the side bars of the framef Hinged to the end of leaf 6 is a rounded extension 9 which is adapted to be swung out from under leaf 6 and rigidly held in extended position by slide rod 10 which slides in grooves in the leaf and the extension. This extension 9. when "folded under 'leaf 6, is adapted to fit in recess 11 in the end bar 20 of the table.

Rotatably mounted on the under side of leaf 6 is a tray 12 for a sad-iron 13 which can be swung out from under the leaf 6 when the same'is being used. for ironing. Rotatably mounted on one of'the end supports of the table isa tray 14 which can be swung from underthe table to support an electric toaster 15 or any other cooking apparatus, adapted for use at meal time- When it is desired to change the table from the form shown in Fig. 1 to that shown in Fig. 2, it is necessary only to release the supports 4 so that the leaves 1 and 2 may drop to the side, grasp the leaf 6 and raise the same, swinging it forwardly until the links 3 pass beyond center. Thenthe leaf may be supported at different heights by engaging the arm in one of a series of notches 51 in a dent 52 fixed to the under side of the leaf. The arm 50 is hinged at 53 to one of the end pieces 11 of the table frame and swing-s down against the same when not in use. The extension 9 may be swung outwardly and held by the bar 10 in rigid position. To change the tableback to the form shown in Fig. 1, the extension is folded under leaf 6 and the latter swung back and down to position between leaves 1 and 2, the arm 50 being disengaged from the notch 51 and dropped. Leaves 1 and 2 are then swung up and supports 4 engaged therewith, so that all the leaves are then in the same form a flat table top.

plane and I The tray 12 is preferably provided with an asbestos mat upon which the iron is placed.

This tray is visible only when the leaf 6 is raised for ironing purposes, when it is swung V out from under the leaf to provide a convenient resting place for the iron.

' The tray 14 is to be used during meal time and is also adapted to be swung outwardly and can be used to hold electric cooking apparatus.

The invention provides a simple and improved article of furniture which can readily be used as an attractive table or as a convenient ironing board and is so constructed that it can be cheaply made and will withstand hard use.

I claim;

The combination of a table frame having a recess in one end bar thereof, a top on the frame comprising a middle and two side leaves, said middle leaf normally forming part of the table top and capable of being raised to form an ironing board, two pairs of links, pivoted to the side bars of the frame and to the under side of the middle leaf ads jacent opposite end-s of the latter, and adapted to support the middle leaf in raised position, the middle leaf having a folding extension hinged to one end. thereof and foldable under said endto position in said recess and between said end and the'frame.

In testimony whereof, I afiix my signature.

BAY F. BURWELL. 

